The Higher Probability of Older African Americans Being Poor Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

The higher probability of older African Americans being poor is a direct consequence of their

• A) cultural unwillingness to care for the elderly.
• B) unwillingness to pay into the Social Security Administration.
• C) failure to plan.
• D) cumulative disadvantages over a life span.

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Definitions:

Polity

An organized society or state as a political entity, including its governance, constitution, and political principles.

Political Subsystem

The political subsystem refers to the components and structures within a society that are responsible for decision-making, governance, and the implementation of laws and policies.

Imperative

is something that is considered necessary or of utmost importance.

Social System

An organized and interconnected set of social relationships and institutions that together form a cohesive network within a society.